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Course overview
- Industry-recognised NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Covers main legal requirements for health and safety in the workplace in the UK.
- Ideal for those beginning a career in health and safety or managers with a responsibility to be health and safety compliant.
- Successful students gain AIOSH, TechIOSH, and AIIRSM membership.
- Understand how to manage health and safety.
- Learn the best practices of risk assessment.
- Study for your course online.
- Assessed by exam and workplace assessment.
This NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is ideal for managers, supervisors, or anybody with health and safety management responsibilities. The course is relevant to every workplace and is the perfect choice if you are embarking upon a career in health and safety.
The course is a globally respected qualification that will support your current role as well as your long-term career. The NEBOSH National General Certificate will give you invaluable knowledge and skills that will benefit both your career and your workplace.
During your studies, you’ll develop your understanding of the best practices for implementing health and safety systems within the workplace. You’ll learn how to effectively manage health and safety, identify and control common workplace hazards, and measure if you have been successful.
The course will also cover the UK’s key legal requirements, allowing you to become a competent health and safety practitioner or safety officer. If you’re looking for a course that covers international health and safety standards, you might wish to consider the international certificate instead.
Course fees:
Course Material – £599
Course Material + Exams – £799
- Monthly payment plan available
- No government funding available for this course
Job outcomes
- Health and safety officer/coordinator
- Safety inspector
- Occupational health specialist
- Environmental health and safety manager
- Risk manager
- Ergonomist
- Safety trainer/instructor
- Construction safety officer
- Industrial hygienist
- Health and safety consultant
What you'll learn
Through your studies and workplace application, you will be able to:
- Confidently carry out risk assessments.
- Develop and implement a detailed action plan.
- Manage and minimise workplace risks.
- Support and develop your company’s health and safety culture.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
You will have up to one year to complete your course, which is plenty of time to ensure you are able to study for your course at your own pace. The approximate study time is 100 hours but you can take as much or as little time as you need.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, you may find it useful to have obtained the IOSH courses first. You will also need a good grasp of English to ensure they understand the terminology covered within the course materials.
Course features
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated learner services
- Free CV critique service
- Free employability guide to help you impress future employers
- Free XO Student Discounts membership
Assessment
You will be assessed by one written exam and one workplace assessment. More information on the assessments involved in gaining your qualification can be found below.
NG1 – open book exam
The exam is an open book exam which is scenario-based and will include a closing interview. During this interview, you will be asked questions about your submission.
The exam can be sat online.
These take place in each month of the year.
If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment with Open Study College, we will book and pay for your assessments for you. If you do not add the exams option to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your assessments if you wish to achieve the qualification.
NG2 – practical risk assessment
Learners will complete a practical risk assessment and develop an action plan for their workplace, which will immediately be useful and valuable. This typically takes three hours to complete.
Please note, if you cannot use your current workplace for your practical assessment for whatever reason, you can choose an alternative place of work such as a family member or friend’s workplace.
Delivery
You will study for your course entirely online and receive full tutor support through email. The online portal makes learning more interactive with presentations, audio recordings, and interactive modules.
Subjects
- Why we should manage workplace health and safety
- How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
- Managing risk – understanding people and processes
- Health and safety monitoring and measuring
- Physical and psychological health
- Musculoskeletal health
- Chemical and biological agents
- General workplace issues
- Work equipment
- Fire
- Electricity
About Open Study College
Established in 2007, Open Study College is a distance learning course provider that has helped over 130,000 learners take the next step towards achieving their ambitions.
With over 700 courses, ranging from A Levels and GCSEs through to childcare and beauty therapy — there’s something for everyone. All of their qualifications are independently accredited by established awarding organisations, fully equipping you for the future.
Why choose Open Study College?
Whether you’re in full-time work or have family commitments, distance learning at Open Study College provides the flexibility to create a study schedule that fits around the busy demands of day-to-day life. Accomplish your goals — at your pace, on your terms.
You will also receive the best possible support from the uber-friendly learner services team, as well as guidance from expert tutors who are on hand to answer any queries you might have throughout the duration of your course.
What makes Open Study College different?
Born from a genuine passion to improve the lives of others through education, Open Study College is a family-run business with decades of experience in the education and distance learning industry.
Seeking a career change? Didn’t get the exam results you wanted? Looking to learn a new skill? Enrol on one of their courses today and forge the future you’ve always wanted — all from the comfort of your own home!
Additional benefits
As an Open Study College learner, your benefits will include an XO Student Discounts membership, exclusive savings on future courses and a complete range of career support — including a free CV critique service, a free employability guide, and job-hunting help from their recruitment experts.
